• There was this girl in my class when I was in Junior secondary school.

    Her name is Tope.

    Tope was fine.

    I mean like fine-fine.

    She had this smile that could make a pastor forget his sermon.

    But there was a problem.

    She was Yoruba and I was… let’s just say my Yoruba was on the same level as a toddler who just learned how to say “mama.”

    But I wasn’t going to let a little thing like language stop me.

    I mean, how hard could it be?

    I’d heard Yoruba all my life, especially from my neighbors who loved to gossip in it.

    I figured I could just string a few words together and Tope would be so impressed.

    So she would forget every other guy in our class existed.

    So, I started my journey.

    I practiced for days.

    I even downloaded a Yoruba dictionary app.

    Yes, that’s how serious I was.

    My plan was simple:

    I’d walk up to her, say something smooth in Yoruba, and she’d fall head over heels for me.

    Easy peasy, right?

    The day finally came.

    I saw Tope sitting alone during lunch break and I thought, “This is my moment.“

    I walked up to her as my heart pounding like a talking drum.

    I cleared my throat and put on my most confident face.

    As soon as I got to her, I said: “Mo fe lo si baluwe.”

    The look she gave me was one I’ll never forget.

    Her eyes widened and then she burst out laughing.

    I stood there confused and thought: “what did I say wrong?”

    Until she finally managed to say, “Do you even know what you just said?”

    Turns out, instead of saying, “I want to take you out,” which is what I thought I was saying.

    I had actually said, “I want to go to the bathroom.”

    Yes o!

    I had just told my crush that I wanted to go and use the toilet.

    I wanted the ground to open and swallow me whole.

    Being the kind soul that she was.

    She tried to stop laughing long enough to explain my mistake.

    She even taught me the correct way to say it: “Mo fe gbe e jade.”

    But by then, the damage was done.

    The whole class heard about it and for weeks, people would walk up to me and say, “Mo fe lo si baluwe” before bursting into laughter.

    That day I learnt not to try to be what I’m not just to impress someone.

    If I had just been myself and spoken English.

    I would’ve saved myself a lot of embarrassment.

    Tope later told me she actually liked my confidence even if my Yoruba was a disaster.

    Always be authentic and don’t let fear of looking silly stop you from shooting your shot.

    Happy new week!😋😋

    Good morning!
    There was this girl in my class when I was in Junior secondary school. Her name is Tope. Tope was fine. I mean like fine-fine. She had this smile that could make a pastor forget his sermon. But there was a problem. She was Yoruba and I was… let’s just say my Yoruba was on the same level as a toddler who just learned how to say “mama.” But I wasn’t going to let a little thing like language stop me. I mean, how hard could it be? I’d heard Yoruba all my life, especially from my neighbors who loved to gossip in it. I figured I could just string a few words together and Tope would be so impressed. So she would forget every other guy in our class existed. So, I started my journey. I practiced for days. I even downloaded a Yoruba dictionary app. Yes, that’s how serious I was. My plan was simple: I’d walk up to her, say something smooth in Yoruba, and she’d fall head over heels for me. Easy peasy, right? The day finally came. I saw Tope sitting alone during lunch break and I thought, “This is my moment.“ I walked up to her as my heart pounding like a talking drum. I cleared my throat and put on my most confident face. As soon as I got to her, I said: “Mo fe lo si baluwe.” The look she gave me was one I’ll never forget. Her eyes widened and then she burst out laughing. I stood there confused and thought: “what did I say wrong?” Until she finally managed to say, “Do you even know what you just said?” Turns out, instead of saying, “I want to take you out,” which is what I thought I was saying. I had actually said, “I want to go to the bathroom.” Yes o! I had just told my crush that I wanted to go and use the toilet. I wanted the ground to open and swallow me whole. Being the kind soul that she was. She tried to stop laughing long enough to explain my mistake. She even taught me the correct way to say it: “Mo fe gbe e jade.” But by then, the damage was done. The whole class heard about it and for weeks, people would walk up to me and say, “Mo fe lo si baluwe” before bursting into laughter. That day I learnt not to try to be what I’m not just to impress someone. If I had just been myself and spoken English. I would’ve saved myself a lot of embarrassment. Tope later told me she actually liked my confidence even if my Yoruba was a disaster. Always be authentic and don’t let fear of looking silly stop you from shooting your shot. Happy new week!😋😋 Good morning!
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    Be the best you can be - Whatever you are gifted with!

    Remember this👇🏻 and live life utilizing your full potential and keep on reaching more until your last breath!

    ”Yeah, you could be the greatest, you can be the best
    You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
    You could beat the world, you could beat the war
    You could talk to God, go banging on his door
    You can throw your hands up, you can beat the clock
    You can move a mountain, you can break rocks
    You could be a master, don't wait for luck
    Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself
    Standing in the hall of fame
    And the world's gonna know your name
    'Cause you burn with the brightest flame
    And the world's gonna know your name
    And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame
    You can go the distance, you can run the mile
    You can walk straight through hell with a smile
    You could be a hero, you could get the gold
    Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke
    Yeah, do it for your people, do it for your pride
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    Standing in the hall of fame
    And the world's gonna know your name
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    Be a champion
    Be a champion
    Be a champion
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    With this I wish everyone in our #ValuTok community happy, blessed and successful week ahead!!


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    Be the Champion of your life! 🥇 Be the best you can be - Whatever you are gifted with! Remember this👇🏻 and live life utilizing your full potential and keep on reaching more until your last breath! ”Yeah, you could be the greatest, you can be the best You can be the King Kong banging on your chest You could beat the world, you could beat the war You could talk to God, go banging on his door You can throw your hands up, you can beat the clock You can move a mountain, you can break rocks You could be a master, don't wait for luck Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself Standing in the hall of fame And the world's gonna know your name 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame And the world's gonna know your name And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame You can go the distance, you can run the mile You can walk straight through hell with a smile You could be a hero, you could get the gold Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke Yeah, do it for your people, do it for your pride How you ever gonna know if you never even try? Do it for your country, do it for your name 'Cause there's gonna be a day when you're Standing in the hall of fame And the world's gonna know your name 'Cause you burn with the brightest flame And the world's gonna know your name And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame Be a champion Be a champion Be a champion Be a champion (you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame)” - The Script - I feel this song (link to video in comments) speaks volumes itself so get encouraged and inspired and never give up on developing yourself & your life!! With this I wish everyone in our #ValuTok community happy, blessed and successful week ahead!! ♥️ Juudit https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kxf2dHlDpQ
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